Heart and Souls
PG-13

Heart and Souls

The story of four souls who needed a body and one guy who needed some soul.

1993 • 104 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

Synopsis

A fateful night in 1959, four people die when the bus they are riding crashes. They continue as ghosts; their souls become eternally entwined to the life of a child born at the moment of their deaths as his guardians. Baby Thomas grows up to be a businessman who has memories of his playmates, but assumes they are products of his youthful imagination. When the ghosts realize they need Thomas' help to move on to the afterlife, they decide to make an appearance once more.

Our family guide

Best from age 11
70
Movie Knight Score
435 reviews
  • 70 Audience · 435 · 100%

Four strangers die in a bus crash and become ghosts, eternally tied to the life of a boy born at the moment of their deaths. As the boy grows up, he forgets them until they reappear, needing his help to fulfill their unfinished business and move on to the afterlife. It is a comedic and heartwarming story about connection and helping others.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some comedic pratfalls and mild peril.
  • Brief instances of mild language.
  • Characters drink alcohol in social settings.
  • Some suggestive humor.

What it models well

  • Helping others find peace
  • Fulfilling commitments
  • The importance of empathy
  • Finding your true purpose

Talk about it after

  • What does it mean to have "unfinished business"?
  • How can helping others make you feel more complete?
  • The different ways people can impact your life, even after they
  • Why is it important to face your fears?

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Top billed cast

Director: Ron Underwood • Crew: Brent Maddock, Erik Hansen, S.S. Wilson, Gregory Hansen

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Heart and Souls (1993) Theatrical Trailer

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